Jeff Rowe

Chief Executive Officer, Syngenta Group, Syngenta

Search every verified Jeff Rowe interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a February 2024 interview with CGTN, Jeff Rowe stated that Syngenta Group is prioritizing investments in China's agricultural market. He described China as one of the company's most important markets globally and said the firm intends to continue bringing global innovation to the country. Rowe cited digital tools as a key area, noting that Syngenta's ability to connect with farmers through digital means has expanded from covering 1,000 mu of farmland per person five years ago to 12,000 mu currently, with a projection of 20,000 mu in five years. He also identified sustainability, innovation, and artificial intelligence as major trends for 2024, saying that AI and machine learning can help improve interactions with farmers and accelerate the innovation cycle for new products. Speaking from his family farm in Illinois in November 2023, Rowe discussed regenerative agriculture and sustainability. He noted that agriculture is among the top three greenhouse gas emitters and that without changes, it could account for 70% of emissions by 2050. Rowe described Syngenta's work with growers to develop sustainable solutions tailored to different regions, and mentioned a product called Timum Tarium that he said promotes positive nematodes in soil while reducing negative ones, enhancing soil biodiversity. He also reported that experiments on his own farm using practices such as strip till, no till, and cover crops have shown a rapid increase in soil organic matter, which he said was faster than expected.